School of Theatre and Dance

Master of Fine Arts in Arts Administration

The primary focus of the Arts Administration program is to train leaders and advocates
in the nonprofit field of theatre management/arts administration. The program offers
an MFA in Theatre (Arts Administration) as well as a Ph.D. in Fine Arts (major in
Theatre; track in Arts Administration). The program offers a blend of theory and practice.
It is designed to serve those interested in working in the diverse areas of arts administration
from marketing and fundraising to advocacy and organizational management.

Students have the opportunity to participate in the marketing and promotion of the
School's Mainstage and Laboratory productions. Box office management, front-of-house
supervision, producing the One-Act Play Festival, and membership in the School's marketing
team are just some examples of the hands-on experiences available to arts administration
students. The program is individualized to the student's talents and interests, and
an outside internship and several practicums are required for the MFA. The School
of Theatre and Dance is dedicated equally to scholarship and theatrical production.
The School offers up to 40 competitive teaching/production/research assistantships
each semester. MFA students complete a thesis project which may be based on traditional
research, internships, professional or community problems.

Degree Program

Course Type

Credit Hours

Courses in Specialization

Other Studies in Theatre

Electives

33 hours

18 hours

9 hours

Total:

60 hours

Required Courses - 51 hours

THA 5307 Performance Lab I

THA 5308 Performance Lab II

THA 5312 Theatre Management

THA 5316 Marketing the Arts

THA 5317 Funding the Arts

THA 5318 Advocacy for the Arts

THA 5320 Theatre Planning

THA 5323 Theatrical Collaborations

THA 5350 Seminar in Theatre Research Methods

THA 5351 Mentoring Community Outreach in the Arts

THA 5335 Arts Administration Graphics or

THA 5311 Advanced Directing

THA 6001 Internship (Management) (3 hours)

THA 6001 Internship (Marketing) (3 hours)

THA 6001 Internship (Funding) (3 hours)

VPA 5300 The Arts in Prague can substitute for 3 hours of internship credit

THA 6001 Internship (6 hours)

THA 7000 Research (Thesis Project) (3 hours)

Electives - 9 hours

Other courses outside of Theatre Arts may be taken as approved by the Head of Arts
Administration.